Now here’s a real curiosity. According to the data contained in the lovely infographic below provided by MGD Advertising, local search is a bit of a mixed bag for a big percentage of consumers. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Search Engines
The daily deal battlefield is getting more dangerous for Groupon
The daily deal battlefield is getting more dangerous for Groupon || “Google buys The Dealmap to bolster Groupon rivalry” http://ow.ly/5SpcQ
Yes, this video has nothing to do with the article above but who can forget this debacle?
- Groupon’s Worst Nightmare: Amazon Entering Daily Deals Space (nytimes.com)
- Google’s Daily Deal: Groupon Competitor Dealmap (readwriteweb.com)
- Amazon to feast on Groupon? (customerthink.com)
- The Groupon Backlash Has Begun (dailyfinance.com)
Google now warns when your computer might be infected with malware
Google now warns when your computer might be infected with malware || “Using data to protect people from malware” http://ow.ly/5J4xY

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- Your Computer Appears to be Infected: Google Adds Malware Warning to Search Results (siliconfilter.com)
- Google Notices Will Warn Search Users of Malware (pcworld.com)
- Google warns users of widespread Windows-only malware infection (thenextweb.com)
- Google notices will warn search users of malware (infoworld.com)
- Google Warns Users About Active Malware Infection (it.slashdot.org)
Google is making $3 billion a month in advertising
Google is making $3 billion a month in advertising || “How Does Google Make the Big Bucks? An Infographic Answer” http://ow.ly/5I6nI

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- What Keywords Fuel Google’s Machine? [Infographic] (marketingpilgrim.com)
- How Google Makes Its Billions: The 20 Most Expensive AdWords Keyword Categories (searchenginewatch.com)
- How Does Google Make the Big Bucks? An Infographic Answer (wired.com)
- Top 20 Most Expensive Keywords (Infographic) (googletutor.com)
Google keeps ‘em guessing with changes to its search logic
Google keeps ‘em guessing with changes to its search logic – “Testing Google’s Panda algorithm: CNET analysis” http://ow.ly/4CpVf
Related Articles
- CNET analyzes Google search engine changes (cbsnews.com)
- News sites helped, hurt by Google algorithm change (news.cnet.com)
- Post Google’s Panda Remedial Measures – Work in Progress! (digitalgossips.com)
Look for more OEM auto solutions including Google Maps
Look for more OEM auto solutions including #Google Maps – “Google Maps’ Android app now routes drivers around traffic” http://ow.ly/4hsDe
The online local coupon industry is reaching a fever pitch
The online local coupon industry is reaching a fever pitch – “Google readies Groupon competitor” http://ht.ly/3HR1v #shopping #socialmedia
Related Articles
- ‘Google Offers’ Launched As LivingSocial Passes Groupon (searchenginewatch.com)
- A Sneak Peak At Google Offers (Courtesy Of Google Search) (techcrunch.com)
- Google Offers Goes Live, Coupons Already Being Sent Via Email? (thenextweb.com)
Google’s iTunes competitor to take a shot at Apple’s music dominance
Google’s iTunes competitor to take a shot at Apple’s music dominance – “Google’s Music Service to Launch by Christmas” http://ht.ly/2AsBy
Top posts for week ending 05-Sep
Humor reigns supreme this week – there’s no doubt about that fact. On a side a note, I’ve change the cadence of the weekly summaries to correspond with the weekly tracking that WordPress uses in their stats engine (i.e., Monday through Sunday). Here are the most popular posts from the past week:
- Human hay bale
- The Muppets: Bohemian Rhapsody
- Echo smart pen by Livescribe
- Very interesting; recent discovery unlocks the secret
- They should call this doll Baby Scare-a-Lot
- TED: The world’s oldest living things
- Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
- Wave didn’t make it with Google’s backing, why would someone else try?
- Canon 7D vs. Barbie Video Girl
- Mattel’s Tommy Burst detective set
To my U.S.-based readers – have a great Labor Day holiday weekend!
Wave didn’t make it with Google’s backing, why would someone else try?
Wave didn’t make it with Google’s backing, why would someone else try? – “Google Wave to Rise Again on Its Own” http://ht.ly/2z63j
